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John Minton
Estimate
4,000 - 6,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- John Minton
- Southwark Bridge
- signed and dated 1946; further signed, titled, dated 1946 and inscribed on the backing board
- ink and wash
- 27 by 37.5cm.; 10¾ by 14¾in.
Provenance
Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, London
Sale, George Kidner Fine Art Auctioneers Ltd., Lymington, 29th September 1999, lot 454, where acquired by the present owner
Sale, George Kidner Fine Art Auctioneers Ltd., Lymington, 29th September 1999, lot 454, where acquired by the present owner
Exhibited
London, Alex. Reid & Lefevre Ltd, Recent Painting - John Minton, December 1946 - January 1947, cat. no.11.
Condition
Not viewed out of the frame. The sheet appears to be fastened in to the mount. It has not been possible to remove the mount to ascertain whether the sheet is laid down. There is some staining to the sheet and the pigments may have faded slightly. Subject to the above, the work appears to be in very good condition overall.
The work is window-mounted and presented in a simple painted wooden frame, held under glass.
Please telephone the department on +44 (0) 207 293 6424 if you have any questions regarding the present work.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."